AINSHAMS -Master of Dermatology

Faculty of MedicineFaculty of MedicineAin Shams UniversityAin Shams University

Postgraduate StudiesPostgraduate Studies

Master of Science in Dermatology, Venereology &Andrology

في الماجستير االمراض درجة طب الذكورة وأمراض التناسلية الجلدية،

Program Code: DVA600

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I – Welcome Statement 4II - Mission Statement 4III– Senior supervisor, affiliated departments &Hospitals 5IV – Program specifications 5

A- Basic Information 5B- Professional Information 5C- Academic standards 7D- Curriculum structure and contents 7E- Program courses 8F- Program Admission Requirements G- Regulation for progression and program completion

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H-Appendix (courses specifications): 11V - General information 43VI – Your log book 45 1 – Introduction 45 2 – Supervisors 45 3 - Tables for training records 46 4 – Log book preview 54VII - Head of department approval for the exam entry 55Detachable forms:VIII – Thesis follow up 56IX - Evaluation forms 57

I – Welcome Statement:The Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology welcomes you to the Master of Science in Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology. As a department we are committed to medical student education and continuously strive to improve your educational experience.This handbook presents information guide and logbook activity of this degree administered by the Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University.

II - Mission Statement:The mission of the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University is “The preparation of a competent graduate, who is able to compete on both national and regional levels, capable of lifelong learning, training and tutoring, while adhering to the codes of practice of medical health services and ethics. The

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college as well, seeks continuous development of programs and courses. It also enhances expansion of applied scientific research and health programs for community services and environmental development. Moreover, through providing distinguished academic and research cadres of teaching staff, supporting the administrative system and sustainability of own resources, the college is able to achieve goals and objectivesh”. The mission of this degree is to graduate competent specialists in Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology. III – Senior Supervisor and A ffiliated Departments and Hospitals

Senior SupervisorProf.----------------------------------------------E-mail: ------------------------------------

A ffiliated Departments and Hospitals Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology department – Faculty of Medicine- Ain Shams University

IV – Program SpecificationsA- Basic Information1 Program title:Master of Science in Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology2. Program type: Single Double Multiple3. Faculty: of Medicine 4. DepartmentDepartment of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology5. Assistant coordinator…………………………………6. Coordinator………………………………………………7. Last date of program approval:………………………………………………

B- Professional Information:1. Program Aims:

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The primary purpose of this program is to provide appropriate level of knowledge, clinical skills, attitudes, research skills and competence to the postgraduate students to be awarded a certificate of completion of Master of Science in Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology which is a prerequisite to a career as a specialist working in hospitals and/or community settings.

2. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):a. Knowledge and Understanding:By the end of the program the candidate will be able to:a1- Identify basic Dermatology, Venereology & Andrology, physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology& Immunology, Psychiatry& Sexology, Surgery and Internal Medicine.

a2- Demonstrate awareness of the causes, pathophysiology, clinical features, laboratory findings, treatments, prognosis and preventive measures for the common dermatological and venereal diseases, medical & surgical approaches in management of andrology related problems and infertility in the rapidly changing medical field.

b. Intellectual Skills:By the end of the program the candidate will be able to: b1- Classify patient’s problems according to priority.b2 -Select appropriate level of care and treatment on individual basis and available resources.

c. Professional and Practical Skills:By the end of the program the candidate will be able to:c1- Perform comprehensive dermatological, venereological and andrological assessment. c2- Design management and follow up plan for any patient at any age or in patients with multiple co-morbidities.c3- The ability to communicate knowledge, opinion and health educationto colleagues, paramedical staff, and the public in oral and written forms.

d. General and Transferable Skills:By the end of the program the candidate will be able to:d1- Demonstrate effective communication with patients, relatives and colleagues.d2- Inculcate the habit of lifelong learning.d3- Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients with venereological or fertility related medical problems.

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d 4- Educate patients and their families effectively, especially patients with chronic recalcitrant dermatological diseases or sexually transmitted diseases.d 5- Demonstrate the ability to work in clinical teams and to have the necessary leadership skills.d 6- Demonstrate competence in the use and management of health information and medical research.

C- Academic Standards: (Benchmarks):Curriculum for Dermatology, Venereology: The University of California, San Francisco,the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Dermatology Residency Training Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).Curriculum of Andrology & infertility: curriculum of the Andrology Fellowship at Northwestern university, Urology department.

D_ Curriculum structure and contents:D a- Program duration: 2 years (4 semesters).D b- Program structure:

الدراسية الساعاالكودالمقررات ت

المعتمدة

متطلباتالكلية

البحث أساسيات دورةالعلمي

األول الحيوية الجزء DVA60011الكيمياءDVA60020,5الفسيولوجيالدقيقة الكائنات علم

والمناعةDVA60030,5

DVA60041الباثولوجىالعامة DVA60051الباطنة

النفسية األمراض علموالجنسية

DVA60061

العامة DVA60071الجراحة كراسة

األنشطة6

6الرسالة8

الثاني الجلد الجزء DVA60119ية األمراضجنسيا المنقولة DVA60088األمراض

الذكورة DVA6009علمالرجال DVA6010عقم

المقرراتاالختيارية

من واحدة مادة الطالب : يختاراإلحصاء

اللغةالوراثة

الطب تاريخاألخالقيات

الطبية القانونية الجوانب

E6009E6004E6108E6110E6034E6035

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E- Program Courses:a. Compulsory:Code Course title No. of hours

Lect. C/P SDL. DVA6001 Biochemistry 15 hrsDVA6002 Physiology

15 hrsDVA6003 Bacteriology& Immunology

DVA6004 Pathology 15 hrsDVA6005 Internal medicine 15 hrsDVA6006 Psychiatry & Sexology 15 hrsDVA6007 Surgery 15 hrsDVA6011 Dermatology 112.5 hrs 45 hrsDVA6008 Venereology

105hrs 30 hrsDVA6009 AndrologyDVA6010 Infertility

b. Elective: one of the following courses:

Code Course title No. of hoursLect. Clinical SDL

E6009 Medical statistics

15 hrs

E6004 Language

E6108 Genetics

E6110 History of medicine

E6034 Medical Ethics

E6035 Legal& Medical issues

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F- Program Admission Requirements:الماجستير: درجة على للحصول الطالب لقيد ( : يشترط6) المادة

يك��ون - أن1 إح��دى من والجراحة الطب في البك��الوريوس درجة على حاص��ال. معادلة درجة على أو العربية مصر جمهورية جامعات )االمتياز( التدريب سنة أمضى قد يكون - أن2 العمل جهة - موافقة3

المستندات واستيفاء األجهزة واستهالك التدريب ومصاريف الرسوم - تسديد4( 1) فيالملحق المطلوبة الث��اني الج��زء امتح��ان دخ��ول قبل دراس��يين فص��لين لمدة للدراسة - التفرغ5

:- التالية األوراق الماجستير ةلدرج اإللتحاق طالب يقدم( :1) ملحق أو الميالد - شهادة4اإلمتياز - شهادة3 البكالوريوس - شهادة2 إلتحاق طلب- 1

التسجيل على العمل جهة - موافقة6 التجنيد من - الموقف5رسمي مستخرج يقدم للوافدين - بالنسبة8 جديدة فوتوغرافية صور6 - عدد7 المطلوب والتفرغصحية شهادة يقدم كما النفقات تحمل جهة ويحدد السفارة موافقة الطالب

G- Regulation for Progression and Program Completion: أول من تبدأ السنة في واحدة مرة للماجستير التسجيل يتم(: 8) مادةال

ويجوز.عام كل من أكتوبر شهر في الدراسة تبدأ أن على أغسطس أخر حتى يوليو أخر نوفمبرحتى أول من الفترة في والوافدين والمعيدين النواب تسجيل قبول

الدراسة فترة إنقضاء بعد إال األول الجزء إمتحان بدخول لهم يسمح أال على ديسمبر. المطلوبة مدة دراسيين فصلين على جامعى عام كل فى الدراسة توزع(: 9) مادةال

عشر خمسة منهما كل منصف فى الثانى أويبد أكتوبر أول فى ولأال أ. يبد اسبوعا التسجيل يتم . و اسابيع ستة لمدة مكثف صيفى دراسى فصل تنظيم فبراير. مع

حسب الشروط ستيفاءا بعد قلأال على بدايته من سبوعينأ قبل الدراسى للفصل 6 عن الواحد الفصل فى الدراسى العبء يزيد أن المسجلة. والينبغى المقررات

الفصل بداية من سبوعينأ خالل المقررات تعديل للطالب معتمدة. ويجوز ساعات حدأ من سابيعأ سته خالل االنسحاب له يجوز ضافة(. كماإال او )بالحذف الدراسى

احتسابه دون المقرارت فيه. راسبا هى الماجس��تير أو الدبلوم درجة على للحصول الدراسة : مدة (11) المادة

وعش��رون أربعة الط��الب فيها يجت��از ج��زئين دراس��ية( على فص��ول )أربعة ش��هرا برنامجا تدريبيا ويس��توفى الرابع بالب��اب الموض��حة المعتمدة للساعات طبقا متكامال

قبل اإلمتح��ان ب��دخول له يس��مح وال األنشطة متابعة كتيب فى منه المطلوب خاللها البرنامج من جزء كل في منه المطلوب أرباع ثالثة إستيفاء

:12) المادة M)فصل األول الج��زء والماجس��تير ال��دبلوم في الدراسة م��دة الطالب بعدها يجتاز واحد دراسي لالنتق��ال بالكامل فيه النج��اح يش��ترط وال إمتحان��ا

لم��دة للت��دريب الط��الب تف��رغ يتطلب الث��اني الث��اني. والج��زء الج��زء في للدراسة.الكلية من المعتمدة المراكز أو المستشفيات بأحد دراسيين فصلين

:M 13) المادة M)الرس�الة موض�وع بتسجيل الماجستير لدرجة الدارس يقوم ويج��وز األقل على واحد دراسي فصل استيفاء بعد عملي أو نظري بحث شكل على

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نجح قد يك��ون أن على األقل على التس��جيل من ش��هور س��تة بعد رسالته يناقش أن لها صيخص�� وال الثاني الجزء امتحان دخول وقبل بالكامل األول الجزء مقررات فى

تدرجا:MM 14) المادة M)قبل الجامعة متطلب��ات باس��تيفاء الماجس��تير دارس يق��وم

متطلب�اتو .الث��اني الج�زء امتح�ان دخ��ول قبل الكلية ومتطلب��ات الرس�الة تسجيل درجة450) بمجموع اإلنجليزية اللغة في التويفل شهادة على الحصول هي الجامعة

العليا الدراس��ات لجنة من معتم��دة دورات حض��ور هي الكلية األقل( ومتطلبات على خاصة إختب�ارات باجتي�از أو الط�بى واإلحصاء العلمى البحث مناهج مجال في بالكليةاللجنة. تحددها

درجة اس��تكمال ال��دبلوم درجة على للحاص��لين يج��وز(:MM 15) المMMادة درجة على الحص�ول من س�نوات أربع خالل الماجس��تير رس�الة بتس��جيل الماجستير ومناقشة والكلية الجامعة متطلب��ات اس��تيفاء بعد الدرجة على ويحصل ال��دبلوم

بنجاح. الرسالة ساعة ثالثون والماجستير الدبلوم لدراسة المعتمدة الساعات(:M 16) المادة

ست وتش��مل األنش��طة متابعة لكتيب ساعات ست منها يخصص األقل على معتمدة الث��اني للج��زء األقل على س��اعة عش��رة وثم��اني األول للج��زء األقل على س��اعاتالماجستير. فى للرسالة ساعات ست إليها ويضاف

سنوات. أربع الماجستير لدرجة القيد مدة(: 22) المادة درجة1200 للماجس��تير النه��ائى االمتح��ان درج�ات مجم��وع(:M 24) المادة

ي��وازى بما ال��تراكمى لىص��الف المع��دل اليها األول. ويض��اف للج��زء درجة300 منهاللماجستير. درجة300

ع�ام كل من ونوفم��بر أكت��وبر في األول ال��دور إمتح��ان يعقد(:M 25) المادةعام. كل من ومايو أبريل فى الثاني الدور إمتحان ويعقد

والماجس��تير الع��الى ال��دبلوم من م��ادة كل فى النجاح يكون(:M 26) المادة النج��اح ويكون مجتمعة المادة لجان لكل الكلية الدرجة % من60 على الحصول بعد والعملي التحري��ري درجة % من60 على الحص��ول بعد ال��دكتوراه م��واد فى

حدة. على كل والشفوي واالكلينيكى العليا الدراسات لطالب يمكن القيد مدة استنفاذ حالة (: فى29) المادة

ويجب الرسالة أو األول الجزء فى بالنجاح يعتد وال أخرى مرة التسجيل إعادةإعادتهما.

Assessment Schedule and Weighing of Assessments :

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Written 900 900OralPractical /Clinical

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Total 300 1200 1500

التالى: الوجه على للنقاط طبقا الطالب درجات تعادل :ملحوظة 4:فأكثر % 90 -1

نقاط

A

أقل% 85من- 2 حتى %90من

:3.67 نقاط

A-

أقل% 80من -3 حتى%85من

:3.33 نقاط

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:3.00 نقاط

B


:2.67 نقاط

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:2.33 نقاط

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أقل% 62من- 7 حتى%65من

:2.00 نقاط

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:1.67 نقاط

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من -9 Fصفر:%60أقل

الفصلى ( المعدل حساب نقاط) GPAويتم ضرب حاصل مجموع أساس علىالمعتمدة الساعات على مقسوما المعتمدة ساعاته عدد فى مضروبا مقرر كل

. حساب يتم كما الدراسى الفصل فى الطالب درسها التى المعدل للمقرراتللطالب ( حصل) CGPAالتراكمى التى النقاط ضرب حاصل مجموع أساس على

مجموع على مقسوما المعتمدة ساعاته عدد فى مضروبا مقرر كل فى الطالب عليها. الكلية المعتمدة الساعات

من مجموعة أو مادة فى الرسوب حالة الدبلوم مقررات الفى فى. أ فقط المجموعة أو المادة فى اإلعادة يتم الفعلى والماجستير التقدير حساب ويتم

رسوب تكرر إذا أما فقط إعادة أول فى عليه يحصل النجاح هالذى عند له فيحسباى% (60تقدير اى 1.67فقط .)C-نقاط

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H- Course Specifications:1- BIOCHEMISTRY Course specifications:

University: Ain Shams Faculty of MedicineCourse specificationsProgram in which the course is given: Master of Science in Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Major or minor element of programs: MajorDepartment offering the program: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Department offering the course: Biochemistry Department.Academic year: Master – 1st semester Date of specification approval: July 2009

A- Basic Information: Title: Biochemistry Code: DVA6001 Credit Hours: 1 hour Lectures: 1hr/week Total: 15 hours

B- Professional Information:1– Overall Aims of Course: a- Provide appropriate level of knowledge to understand synthesis and metabolism of different skin components.b- Be able to understand the molecular biology.c- Be able to understand the mechanisms of metabolic skin diseases. d- Identify the importance of diagnostic enzymology and tumor markers. e- Identify the hormonal biology of male and female and its control on body functions.

2 - Intended Learning Outcomes of Course (ILOs): a- Knowledge and Understanding: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: a 1- Identify biology of skin, male and female reproductive hormonal biology. a 2- Understand synthesis and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and mineral and how its disturbances lead to dermatological diseases. a 3- Recognize the skin as an organ and how it interact with different body systems and homeostasis through hormonal control. . b- Intellectual Skills: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

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b1- Differentiate between different metabolic skin diseases and its biologic related pathology. b2- predict that the effect of disturbance in the molecular biology of skin will affect many organs.

c- Professional Skills: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: c 1- Relate biochemical disturbances in skin function with related metabolic diseases and the value of enzymatic and tumor markers in early diagnosis of diseases.

d- General and Transferable Skills: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: d1- communicate with other departments of medicine. d 2- Acquire the habit of lifelong learning.

3- Contents:Topics No. of hours

L C/P SDLIntroduction to metabolism

5 hrsCarbohydrates metabolismLipid metabolismProtein content of the bodyMetabolism of proteinsSynthesis of important components from amino acidsHormones

4 hrsHeme metabolismMineral metabolismVitamines and DiseaseHyperuricemia 1 hr

Blood coagulationDiagnostic enzymology 4 hrsTumor markersHepatitis markers

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Free radicals and diseaseMolecular Biology 1 hour

4– Teaching and Learning Methods: 4.1- Lectures & self directed learning (SDL) 5- Student Assessment Methods: 5.1 Written exam: to assess knowledge and intellectual skills Assessment Schedule: One assessment at the end of the course

Weighting of Assessments:Final Written Exam 30

6- List of References: 6.1- Course Notes specific for each lecturer Paper and / or electronic). 6.2- Essential Books (Text Books):

Harper's Biochemistry. Lippincott's Illustrated Biochemistry.

6.3- Periodicals, Web Sites, … etc.

2 Physiology Course specifications: University: Ain Shams Faculty of MedicineCourse specificationsProgram in which the course is given: Master of Science in Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Major or minor element of programs: MajorDepartment offering the program: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Department offering the course: Physiology Department Academic year: Master – 1st semester Date of specification approval: July 2009A- Basic Information: Title: Medical Physiology Code: DVA6002 Credit Hours: 1/2 hour Lectures: ½ hr/week Total: 7.5 hoursB- Professional Information:1– Overall Aims of Course: a- Provide appropriate level of knowledge to understand the skin as a multi- functional organ.

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b- Be able to understand the mechanisms of barrier function of the skin, as an immune system and as a sensory organ.c- Be able to understand the mechanisms of skin diseases and how it can reflect systemic malfunctions.d- Identify how the body systems interact through hormonal and neural influences in different dermatologic diseases.e- Identify the physiology of male and female reproduction.

2 - Intended Learning Outcomes of Course (ILOs): a- Knowledge and Understanding: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: a 1- Identify basic physiology of skin, male and female reproductive physiology. a 2- Describe the sensory function of skin and itching, physiology of skin.pigmentation, a 3- Recognize the skin as an organ and how it interact with different body systems and homeostasis. . b- Intellectual Skills: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: b1- Differentiate between different functions of the skin, sensory function; pain, itching, pigmentation, sweating, thermoregulation. b2- predict that the effect of disturbance in the physiology of skin will affect many organs and disturb homeostasis. c- Professional Skills: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: c 1- Relate physiological disturbances in skin function with related disabilities. d- General and Transferable Skills: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: d1- communicate with other departments of medicine. d 2- Acquire the habit of lifelong learning. 3- Contents:

Topics No. of Hrs SignatureL C/P SDL

Homeostasis

3 hrs

Pain

ThermoregulationFeverUrine formation

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Renal failureAcid- Base balanceDisturbance of Acid- Base disturbance Water and Electrolyte RegulationBlood elements

1 hr

AnemiaCapillary CirculationTissue fluid formationOedemaFunctions of the skinPhysiology of ItchingPhysiology of Male Reproduction

1 hrPhysiology of Female ReproductionInfertilitySkin Circulation 1 hrDermographismSensory Functions of skinItchingPhysiology of PigmentationSkin manifestation of Endocrinal DiseasesPhysiology of Eccrine sweat glands 1.5 hrPhysiology of Apocrine sweat glandsPhysiology of Sebaceous glandsPhysiology of HairHair cycle

4– Teaching and Learning Methods: 4.1- Lectures & self directed learning (SDL) 5- Student Assessment Methods: 5.1 Written exam: to assess knowledge and intellectual skills Assessment Schedule: One assessment at the end of the course

Weighting of Assessments:Final Written Exam 30

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6- List of References: 6.1- Course Notes specific for each lecturer (Paper and / or electronic). 6.2- Essential Books (Text Books):

Review of medical physiology By: William F. Ganong Text Book of medical physiology By : Guyton.

6.3- Periodicals, Web Sites, … etc. www . Pubmed. Com Am. J. of physiology.

3- Microbiology and Immunology Course specifications University: Ain Shams Faculty of MedicineCourse Specifications:Program in which the course is given: Master of Science in Dermatology, Venereology & AndrologyMajor or minor element of programs: MajorDepartment offering the program: Department of Dermatology, Venereology & AndrologyDepartment offering the course: Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Academic year: Master – 1st semester Date of specification approval: July 2009

A- Basic Information:Title: Microbiology and Immunology Code: DVA6003Credit Hours: 1/2 hrs Lecture: ½ hr/ wk Total: 7.5 hrs Coordinator:……………………………………………B - Professional Information:1- Overall Course Aims:. INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

a- Provide the knowledge and education about the basic features of general bacteriology, virology and mycology.

b- Familiarize postgraduate students with the common infections dermatological diseases, their microbial causes, as well as laboratory diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control.

c- Understand immunologic basis of dermatologic diseases, its role in the patho-physiology of infectious and non- infectious diseases.

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:

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a) Knowledge and Understanding: a1- Illustrate general bacterial morphology, physiology and geneticsa2- Understand the host parasite relationship and microbial pathogenesisa3- Explain the physiology of the immune system, its beneficial role, as well as its detrimental role in hypersensitivity, autoimmunity and transplant rejection.a4- Describe the morphology, culture, antigenic structure and virulence factors of microorganisms of dermatologic and outline the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of these diseases. a5- Describe the basics of antimicrobial uses and resistance. a6- Understand the impact of molecular technology in microbiology and immunology

b- Intellectual Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:b1- Interpret microbiological, immunological, seological and molecular reportsb2 - Formulate a systematic approach for laboratory diagnosis of common dermatologic or venereal diseases and select the most appropriate and cost-effective tool leading to the identification of the causative organism.b3- Categorize a microorganism as a bacterium, virus or fungus according to standard taxonomy..b4 - Report and appraise a concise scientific activity according to standard scientific thinking and integrity..b5- Appreciate the danger of handling and use of infectious agents on community and environment.

c- Professional Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:c1- Identify medically important bacteria based on microscopic examination of stained preparations.

c2- Identify culture media and biochemical tests commonly used for bacterial identification and distinguish positive and negative results.

d- General and Transferable Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able tod1- Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients with sexually transmitted diseases.

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3- Course Content:

Topics Sign.L C/P SDL

Bacterial structure, physiology, and classificationsBacterial genetics, antibacterial agents, mechanism of actions and resistance

1 hr

Staphylococci, Streptococci, and Enterrococci

(1.5hr)

Clostridia and other Gram positive bacilli(Corynebacteria,Liseria,bacillus group, and Actinomycosis)Nisseria, Porvobacteria(Haemophyilus,Bordetella,BrucellaLegionellaYerisinia,Pasteurella)enterobacteriaceaePseudomonas,Vibrios,Campylobacter,HelicobacterGram negative anaerobic bacteriaSpirochates, Mycobacteria,Clamydia,Mycoplasma, RickettsiaBasic mycology: classification and antifungal agents (1hrs)Basic virology ,major virus groupBasic immunology: immune response(tissues and cells, types)

(2 hr)

Humoral immunity, Immunoglobulins, Complement,Ag-Ab reactions)Cell mediated immunity,Cytokines, Immunity to bacterial infections and immunoprophylaxisHospital acquired infections and infection controlHypersensitivityAutoimmunity and tumor immunology

(1 hr)Transplantation immunityImmunodeficiency and infections in immunocomprommized hostSterilization and disinfectionSexually transmitted infections (1

hrs)Septicaemia, Bacteraemia, FUO Skin and soft tissue infections L: Lecture, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed learning

Assessment Schedule:

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One assessment at the end of the course

Weighing of Assessment:4.1 Written exam 404– Teaching and Learning Methods: 4.1- Lectures & self directed learning (SDL) 5- Student Assessment Methods: 5.1 Written exam: to assess knowledge and intellectual skills 40 degrees

5 - List of References:5.1- Course Notes5.2- Roitt – Essential Immunology 5.3- Rook, Wilkinson and Ebling – Textbook of dermatology

4-PATHOLOGY Course specifications University: Ain Shams Faculty of MedicineCourse Specifications:Program in which the course is given: Master of Science in Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Major or minor element of programs: MajorDepartment offering the program: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Department offering the course: Department of Pathology & Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Academic year: Master – 1st semester Date of specification approval: July 2009

A- Basic Information:Title: Pathology Code: DVA6004Credit Hours: 1 hr Lecture: 1h/w Total: 15 hrs Coordinator:……………………………………………B - Professional Information:1- Course Aims:

a- Familiarize candidates with the basic dermatologic disease patterns and their underlying pathologic mechanisms as step to preparing them for clinical rounds and future as a practitioner.

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a) To promote lifelong competencies necessary for continuous professional development.

b) Provide appropriate level of knowledge to understand the pathology of dermatologic diseases.II. INTENDED

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:a- Knowledge and Understanding: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:a1- Identify basic pathology.a2- Define and discuss the main dermatological disease categories that may affect the body (general pathology) as well as the basic mechanisms underlying these disorders (etiology, pathogenesis & natural history)a3- Describe the morphologic (gross & microscopic) changes occurring as a result of dermatologic diseases c- Professional Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:c1-Relate pathological changes with clinical picture.b- Intellectual Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:b1- Predict the signs and symptoms of a disease based on the underlying gross & microscopic tissue changes responsible for symptomatology and physical changes in patients. b2. Interpretation of a pathology report in a professional manner.c- Professional Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:c1-Relate pathological changes with clinical picture.d- General and Transferable Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able tod1- Appreciate the importance of lifelong learning and show a strong commitment to itd2- Use the sources of biomedical information to remain current with the advances in knowledge. d3. Frame a question, search the literature, collect , analyze, critically appraise andutilize the obtained information to solve a particular clinical problem according to the principles of evidenced based medicine.d4- Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients with general medical problems.3- Course Content:

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Topics No. of hours signatureL C/

PSDL

Histology of skin4 hrsInflammation-Pathogenesis

Inflammation-TypesHealing-mechanism Wound healing and complication Gross Pathological skin lesions and its pathological background

(3hrs)

Basic pathological changes of the skin (epidermal and dermal)

(2hrs)

Major histopathological patterns in different skin diseasesTechniques for biopsy (1 hr)Granulomas (1 hr)Neoplasia (classification and method of diagnosis) (4 hrs) Tumours of epithelial tissue (benign and malignant)Tumours of blood vessels (benign and malignant)Tumours of pigmented cells (benign and malignant)L: Lecture, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed learning

4 - Student Assessment Methods:4.1Written exam to assess knowledge. 4.2Oral exam to assess skills: Pathology department. 4.3 Clinical exam: Dermatology department. Weighing of Assessment:4.1 Written exam 204.2Oral exam 104.3Clinical exam: 20

Total 505 - List of References:5.1- Course Notes 5.2- Essential Books (Text Books):

Lever’s Histopathology of the skin.

5-Internal medicine Course specifications

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University: Ain Shams Faculty of MedicineCourse Specifications:Program in which the course is given: Master of Science Dermatology, Venereology and AndrologyMajor or minor element of programs: MajorDepartment offering the program: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Department offering the course: Department of Internal Medicine Academic year: Master – 1st semester Date of specification approval: July 2009

A- Basic Information:Title: Internal medicine Code: DVA6005Credit Hours: 1hr Lecture: 1h /w Total: 15 hrs Coordinator:……………………………………………B - Professional Information:1- Course Aims:a- Provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for different medical problems with which Dermatologic patients may present with.b- Identify definition, pathophysiology, epidemiology, features of history, examination findings differential diagnosis, investigations indicated, complications & prevention [infectious diseases] of dermatologic and sexually transmitted diseases. c-Identify and deal with and monitor patients for side effects of systemic therapies.2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:a- Knowledge and Understanding: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:a1-Identify definition, pathophysiology, epidemiology, features of history, examination findings, differential diagnosis, investigations required, complications & prevention of medical conditions associated with or arise as a side effect of systemic therapies.b- Intellectual Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:b1- Diangnose common medical conditions & its differential diagnosis.b2 - Distinguish emergency conditions.b3- Relate history, examination and investigations in context with patient condition.b4 - Plan and carry out management strategy for different medical conditions

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b5- Monitor patients for suspected complications whether of disease complications or iatrogenic.b6- Interpret basic investigations of different systems.

c- Professional Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:c1- Take full medical history c2- Examine different systems efficiently & elicit signs.c3- Order appropriate investigations for common medical conditions .d- General and Transferable Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able tod1- Demonstrate effective communication with patients, relatives and colleagues.d2- Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients with general medical problems.

3- Course Content:

Topics No. of hourssignature

L C/P SDL

Clinical symptoms and signs:e.g. purpura,nail abnormalities,……

1hr

Allergic manifestations 1 hrOrgan failure (cardiac,hepatic,renal,respiratory)

(1 hr)

Systemic failure(shock)Disorders of electrolytes and acid base balanceCardiac arrhythmia

4 hrsDiabetes mellitusNeuropsychiatric aspects of agingDisorders related to malnutritionInfection in immunocompromized host/HIV

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5 hrsTypes of haematological malignanciesVasculitic disorders (differentiating parameters)Connective tissue disorders (clinical aspects and investigations)

(1/2 hours)

Altered hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal axis

(1.5 hours)

Pituitary hypo- and hyper functionThyroid hypo- and hyperfunctionApproach to patients with: hepatitis, neuropathy, recurrent thrombosis, bleeding tendency

(1hr)

L: Lecture, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed learning4 - Student Assessment Methods:4.1Written exam to assess knowledge 4.2Oral exam to assess skills 4.3 Clinical exam to assess skillsWeighing of Assessment:4.1 Written exam 204.2Oral exam 104.3Clinical exam 20

Total 50

5 - List of References:5.1- Course Notes 5.2- Essential Books (Text Books):

Davidson’s textbook of medicineCurrent textbook of medicineCecil textbook of medicineHarrison textbook of medicine

6-Psychiatry & Sexology Course specifications University: Ain Shams Faculty of MedicineCourse Specifications:Program in which the course is given: Master of Science in Dermatology, Venereology and AndrologyMajor or minor element of programs: MajorDepartment offering the program: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology

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Department offering the course: Department of Psychiatry, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Academic year: Master – 1st semester Date of specification approval: July 2009

A- Basic Information:Title: Psychiatry and sexology Code: DVA6006Credit Hours: 1 hr Lecture: 1h /w Total: 15 hrs Coordinator:……………………………………………B - Professional Information:1- Course Aims:

a- Provide the knowledge and attitudes required for medical problems associated with Dermatologic and psychiatric related andrological complaints.

b- Identify psychological sexology related interrelationship malfunctions, paraphilias and gender identity disorders.

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:a- Knowledge and Understanding: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

a1- Identify psychological sexology related interrelationship diseases, gender identity disorders and paraphilias.

b- Intellectual Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:b1- Diagnose psychiatric related dermatologic and andrological malfunctions b2 - Distinguish and mange psychological related dermatological and andrological diseases.b3- Relate history, examination and investigations in context with psychological condition of patients.b4 - Plan and carry out management strategy for different psychological related conditions in association with psychologists.

c- Professional Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:c1- Take full medical, Psychological history and assessment of patients.

d- General and Transferable Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to

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d1- Demonstrate effective communication with patients, relatives and psychiatrists.d2- Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients with psychiatric problems3- Course Content:

Topics No. of hours Signature

L C/P SDLPsychology of sex 5 hrsDisorders of sexual cycleParaphiliasGender identity disordersIntroduction and classification in psychiatry

2.5 hrs

Introduction to management strategies in psychiatryInterface between psychiatry and dermatology,Andrology

2.5 hrs

Common psychiatric conditions and their management

5 hrs

L: Lecture, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed learning4 - Student Assessment Methods:4.1Written exam to assess knowledge 4.2Oral exam to assess skills 4.3 Clinical exam : Dermatology DepartmentWeighing of Assessment:4.1 Written exam 204.2Oral exam 104.3Clinical exam 20

Total 505 - List of References:5.1- Course Notes: lecture notes

7-General surgery Course specifications University: Ain Shams Faculty of MedicineCourse Specifications:Program in which the course is given: Master of Science in Dermatology, Venereology and AndrologyMajor or minor element of programs: MajorDepartment offering the program: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and AndrologyDepartment offering the course: Department of General surgery

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Academic year: Master – 1 st semester Date of specification approval: July 2009A- Basic Information:Title: General surgery Code: DVA6007Credit Hours: 1 hr Lecture: 1 hr/w Total: 15 hrs Coordinator:Prof. …………………………………………..

B - Professional Information:1- Course Aims:a) Recognize most common surgical disorders in elders.b) Identify when a patient’s presentation heralds a surgical emergency and manage appropriately.2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course:a- Knowledge and Understanding:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:a1- Identify symptoms and sings of most common surgical conditions in old age.b- Intellectual Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: b1- Differentiate surgical emergencies.b2- Select patient for elective surgical interventions.c- Professional Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: c1- Mange preoperative issues related to andrological and dermatological procedures.c2- Order appropriate investigations for surgically related andrological conditions.d- General and Transferable Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: d1 - collaborate efficiently with other colleagues in management of surgical elderly patient.3- Course Contents:

Topics L C/P SDL signature

Shock, Hemorrhage, blood transfusion, antibiotics in surgery

(1.5 hrs)

Surgical infections, gas gangrene and tetanusSoft tissue infections.Laser in surgery (1

hr)

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Diseases of lymph nodes 1hrInflammatory bowel diseaseVaricose veins and deep venous thrombosis (1

hour)Chronic leg ulcer 1 hrLymphodema (1ry and 2ry) 1 hrBasal cell carcinoma and other skin tumors (2

hours)

Cutaneous manifestations of breast cancer 1hrPaget disease of the nipples 1hrScrotal swellings (hydrocele, varicocele, epididymis)

2hrs

Hernia and testicular tumors3 hrsCongenital anomalies of the external

genetaliaPerianal suppuration and fistula L: Lecture, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed learning4 - Student Assessment Methods:4.1written exam to assess knowledge4.2 clinical exam to assess skills.Weighing of Assessment:4.1 Written exam 204.2 Clinical exam 204.3 Oral exam 10Total 505- List of References:5.1- Course Notes. 5.2- Bailey and Love’s Short Practice of Surgery.5.3- Current Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment, 11th Edition.

8- Dermatology Course specifications: University: Ain Shams Faculty of Medicine

Course Specifications:Program in which the course is given: Master of Science in Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Major or minor element of programs: MajorDepartment offering the program: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.

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Department offering the course: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Academic year: Master – 2nd ,3rd and 4th semester Date of specification approval: July 2009

A- Basic InformationTitle: Dermatology Code: DVA6011Credit Hours: 9 hrs Lecture: 4hr/wk Total: 112.5 Practical: 3hr/wk Total: 45 hrs Coordinator…………………………………………B - Professional Information:1- Course Aims:

a- Perform a full assessment of patients presenting with dermatological complaints in out-patient, in-patient, or community setting.b- Apply the knowledge and skills to plan the management and follow up work for patients with severe life threatening conditions.c- Be able to perform simple out-patient procedures to reach or confirm diagnosis.


a.1- Recognize the normal structure, function and development of the human skin, the interactions between skin, the body and the mind, and factors that may disturb these.a.2- Understand knowledge of etiology, pathology, symptoms and signs, natural history and prognosis of dermatological diseases in all ages.a.3- Distinguish diagnostic procedures, their uses and limitations and perform simple out-patient procedure necessary for diagnosis. a.4-Understand management of different dermatological and medical conditions, including pharmacological, physical, nutritional and psychological therapies. a.5-Identify principles of health education, disease prevention, amelioration of suffering and disability and rehabilitation. a.6-Identify the principles of ethics related to health care and legal responsibilities of the medical profession.

b- Intellectual Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

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b1- Diagnose dermatological problems (Syndromes) & its differential diagnosis.b2- Relate history, examination and investigations in context with patient condition.b3- Plan and carry out management strategy for different dermatological problems b4- Predict patient outcome and select the most appropriate care according to patient needs.b5- Understand scientific methods at a level adequate to provide a rational basis for dermatological specialist practice, prevention, diagnosis, and the management of a wide range of medical diseases and to assimilate the advances in knowledge which will occur over their working life.

c- Professional Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:c1- Apply different assessment scales used to assess severe dermatological conditions.c2- Manage dermatological patients with multiple co-morbidities and manage emergency conditions that may arise during treatment of severely ill admitted patients. c3- Perform dermatological out-patient and cosmetic procedures efficiently. c.4- Initiate, conduct & complete a research project. d- General and Transferable Skills: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

d1- Demonstrate effective communication with patients, relatives and demonstrate awareness of the impact of chronic dermatological diseases on the family and society.d2- Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients with general medical problems.d3- Demonstrate the ability to work in clinical teams with other health care professionals and to have the necessary leadership skills. d.4- An appreciation of the responsibility to maintain standards of medical practice at the highest possible level throughout a professional career and to recognize when a clinical problem exceeds their capacity to deal with efficiently and appreciate the need to refer patients to other specialty.

3- Course Content: .

Topics L C/P SDL1. Basics of dermatology 3 hrs 1 hr2. Genodermatoses 4 hrs 1 hr

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3. Vesiculobullous dermatoses

4 hrs 2 hrs

4. Papulosquamous disorders

5 hrs 2 hrs

5. Allergic skin disorders 4 hrs 1 hr6. Connective tissue

disorders 5 hrs 1 hr

7. Non-infectious granulomas

2.5 hrs

1 hr

8. Bacterial skin infections 4 hrs 1 hr9. Viral skin infections 2 hrs 2hrs10. Fungal skin infection 3.5

hrs1 hr

11. Protozoal skin infections12. parasitic skin infections

3 hr 2 hrs

13. Cutaneous vascular disorders

3 hrs 1 hr

14. Diseases of subcutaneous fat

3 hrs 1 hr

15. Drug reactions 2 hrs 1 hr16. Photodermatoses 4 hrs

1 hr17. Reactions to physical agents

2 hr

18. Primary perforating dermatoses

2 hrs 1 hr

19. Degenerative skin disorders

2 hrs 1 hr

20. Hisiocytic proliferative disorders

2 hrs 1 hr

21. Metabolic & nutritional disorders

4 hrs 1 hr

22. Pigmentary disorders 3 hrs 1 hr23. Erythemas and

telangiectaias****

24. Hair disorders 3 hrs 2 hr25. Nail disorders 3 hr 2 hr26. Sweat gland disorders **** ***

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27. Sebaceous gland **** *** ****

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disorders *28. Mucous membrane

diseases2 hr 2 hr

29. Tumors of the skin: Of the surface epidermis &appendages

3hrs 1hr****

30. of melanocytes 5 231. of blood vessels 3 132. of neural tissues ****

*****

****

33. of adipose tissue *****

****

****

34. lymphomas, leukemias & lymphocytic infiltrates

6 1

35. Metastatic tumors 2 136. Skin & systemic

diseases3 1

37. Geriatric dermatology 1.5 138. Neonatal & pediatric

dermatology2 1

39. Pregnancy- related dermatoses

2 1

40. Occupational dermatology

****

41. Psychosomatic disorders ****42. Pruritus & prurigo 243. Cosmetic dermatology &

dermatologic surgery8 5

4 - Student Assessment Methods:4.1 Written exam to assess knowledge.4.2 Clinical exam to assess practical skills.4.3 Oral exam.Weighing of Assessment:4.1 Written exam: 4.2 End of each semesters 50 degrees

5 - List of References5.1- Course Notes lecture notes5.2- Essential Books (Text Books):

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Rook, Wilkinson and Ebling – Textbook of dermatology. Fitzpatrick et al, - Dermatology in general medicine. Lever’s Histopathology of the skin.

5.3- Recommended Books• Clinical dermatology – Rona M Mackie• Roxburghs common skin diseases – Ronald Marks.

5.4- Periodicals,• Archives of Dermatology• British Journal of Dermatology• Journal of the American Academy of the Dermatology• International Journal of Dermatology.

9- Venereology Course specifications: University: Ain Shams Faculty of Medicine

Course Specifications:Program in which the course is given: Master of Science in Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Major or minor element of programs: MajorDepartment offering the program: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Department offering the course: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Academic year: Master 4th semester Date of specification approval: July 2009A- Basic InformationTitle: Venereology Code: DVA6008Credit Hours: 2.25 hrs Lecture: 2hr/wk Total: 29.5 hrs Practical: ½ hr/wk Total: 8 hrs Coordinator : …………………………………………B - Professional Information:1- Course Aims:a- Perform a full assessment of patients presenting with sexually transmitted diseases and their spouses. b- Apply the knowledge and skills to plan the management and follow up work for patients with sexually transmitted diseases.c- Be able to perform simple out-patient procedures to reach or confirm diagnosis.


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a- Knowledge and Understanding: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

a.1- Recognize the normal structure, function and development of the male and female reproductive systems.a.2- Understand the etiology, pathology, symptoms and signs, natural history and prognosis of venereal diseases.a.3- Distinguish diagnostic procedures, their uses and limitations and perform simple out-patient procedure necessary for diagnosis. a.4-Order relevant investigations and interpret results in a scientific manner.a.5-Identify principles of health education, disease prevention, amelioration of suffering and disability and rehabilitation. a.6-Identify the principles of ethics related to health care and legal responsibilities of the medical profession.

b- Intellectual Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: b1- Diagnose venereal diseases & their differential diagnosis.b2- Relate history, examination and investigations in context with patient condition.b3- Plan and carry out management strategy for different sexually transmitted diseases and include patient’s partner in the plan.c- Professional Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:c1- Apply different assessment methods used to assess sexually transmitted diseases and order proper investigation plans.c2- Manage patients with sexually transmitted diseases and multiple co-morbidities or complications.c3- Initiate, conduct & complete a research project. d- General and Transferable Skills: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

d1- Demonstrate effective communication with patients, relatives and demonstrate awareness of the impact of venereal diseases on the family and society.d2- Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients with general medical problems.d3- Demonstrate the ability to work in clinical teams with other health care professionals and to have the necessary leadership skills. d.4- Demonstrate an appreciation of the responsibility to maintain standards of medical practice at the highest possible level throughout a professional career.


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L: Lecture, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed learning.4 - Student Assessment Methods:4.1 Written exam to assess knowledge.4.2 Clinical exam to assess practical skills.Weighing of Assessment:4.1 Final written exam. 4.2 Final oral exam.


Rook, Wilkinson and Ebling – Textbook of dermatology. Fitzpatrick et al, - Dermatology in general medicine. Sexually transmitted diseases

10- andrology Course specifications: University: Ain Shams Faculty of Medicine

Course Specifications:Program in which the course is given: Master of Science in Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Major or minor element of programs: MajorDepartment offering the program: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Department offering the course: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Academic year: Master : 3rd semester Date of specification approval: July 2009

A- Basic Information

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Title: Andrology Code: DVA6009Credit Hours: 2.9 hrs Lecture: 3hr/wk Total: 40 hrs Practical: 1hr/2 wks Total: 7 hrs Coordinator…………………………………………B - Professional Information:1- Course Aims:

a- Perform a full assessment of patients presenting with andrology related complaints. b- Apply the knowledge and skills to plan the management and follow up for patients with andrological complaints.c- Be able to perform simple out-patient procedures to reach or confirm diagnosis.


a.1- Recognize the normal structure, function and development of the male reproductive system and anatomy and factors or diseases that may disturb its function.a.2- Understand knowledge of etiology, pathology, symptoms and signs and prognosis of andrological diseases.a.3- Distinguish diagnostic procedures, their uses and limitations and perform simple out-patient procedure necessary for diagnosis. a.4-Understand management of different andrological and medical conditions, including pharmacological, physical, nutritional and psychological therapies.

b- Intellectual Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: b1- Diagnose andrological problems & their differential diagnosis.b2- Relate history, examination and investigations in context with patient condition.b3- Plan and carry out management strategy for different andrological problems b4- Predict patient outcome and select the most appropriate care according to patient needs.b5- Understand scientific methods at a level adequate to provide a rational basis forprevention, diagnosis, and the management of a wide range of medical diseases and to assimilate the advances in knowledge which will occur over their working life.

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c- Professional Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:c1- Apply different assessment scales used to assess severity of andrological conditions.c2- Manage patients with multiple co-morbidities and manage emergency conditions that may arise during investigations or treatment.c3- Perform out-patient procedures efficiently. c.4- Initiate, conduct & complete a research project.

d- General and Transferable Skills: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

d1- Demonstrate effective communication with patients and demonstrate awareness of the impact of chronic andrological diseases on the family and society.d2- Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients.d3- Demonstrate the ability to work in clinical teams with other professionals.


Topics L C/P SDLMale external genitalia 2 hr 1 hrSexual differentiation

Physiology Disorders

10 hrs

Puberty Physiology Disorders

5 hrs 1 hr

Erectile functionsPhysiology, Hemodynamics ,Biochemistry

5 hrs 1 hr

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Causes of erectile dysfuncion Vascular Arteriogenic Venogenic Cavernous Neurogenic Hormonal Mechanical Drug-induced Iatrogenic Psychogenic Miscellaneous Therapeutics

11 hrs1.5 hrs

****** ****

*****

****** ****

*****

****** ****

*****

Ejaculation Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry Ejaculatory dysfunctions Premature ejaculation Retrograde ejaculation Delayed ejaculation Anejaculation

3 hrs

Desire & orgasmic disorders 1.5 hrsPriapism 1.5 hr 1.5

hSexuel paraphilias 1 hr

4 - Student Assessment Methods:4.1 Written exam to assess knowledge.4.2 Clinical exam to assess practical skills.4.3 Oral exam.Weighing of Assessment:4.1 Written exam : 4.2 End of semester: 50 degrees

5 - List of References5.1- Course Notes lecture notes

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5.2- Essential Books (Text Books): Andrology, Male reproductive Health and Dysfunction: S.Nieschlag

11- Infertility Course specifications: University: Ain Shams Faculty of Medicine

Course Specifications:Program in which the course is given: Master of Science in Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Major or minor element of programs: MajorDepartment offering the program: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Department offering the course: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology.Academic year: Master 2nd semester Date of specification approval: July 2009

A- Basic InformationTitle: Infertility Code: DVA6010Credit Hours: 2.86 hrs Lecture: 2hrs/wk Total: 35.5 hrs Practical: 1hr/wk Total: 15 hrs Coordinator…………………………………………B - Professional Information:1- Course Aims:

a- Perform a full assessment of patients presenting with infertility.b- Apply the knowledge and skills to plan the management and follow up work for patients. c- Be able to perform simple out-patient procedures to reach or confirm diagnosis.


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a- Knowledge and Understanding: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

a.1- Recognize the normal structure, function and development of the male and female reproductive tract.a.2- Understand etiology, pathology, symptoms and signs, natural history and prognosis of dermatological diseases in all ages.a.3- Distinguish diagnostic procedures, their uses and limitations and perform simple out-patient procedure necessary for diagnosis. a.4-Understand possible management of patients and their partners, including patients with medical conditions [pharmacological, physical, and psychological]. a.5-Identify the principles of ethics related to health care and legal responsibilities of the medical profession.

b- Intellectual Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: b1- Diagnose fertility problems and related syndromes & its differential diagnosis.b2- Relate history, examination and investigations in context with patient condition.b3- Plan and carry out management strategy for different fertility problems b4- Predict patient outcome and select the most appropriate care according to patient needs.b5- Understand scientific methods at a level adequate to provide a rational basis for management of couples with infertility and to assimilate the advances in knowledge which will occur over their working life.

c- Professional Skills:By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:c1- Apply different assessment scales used to assess male fertility.c2- Manage infertile patients with multiple co-morbidities. c3- Perform out-patient procedures efficiently. c.4- Initiate, conduct & complete a research project.

d- General and Transferable Skills: By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

d1- Demonstrate effective communication with patients and their partners. d2- Cope with ethical and legal issues which occur during the management of patients.

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d3- Demonstrate the ability to work in clinical teams with obstetricians to solve medical problems of couples and to have the leadership skills. 3- Course Content: .

Topics L C/P SDLIntroduction to male &female genital system

2 hrs 1 hr

Case sheet 2 hrs 3 hrSpermatogenesis& factors affecting spermatogenesis

3 hrs 1 hrs

Sperm transport in the female genital tract

1.5 hrs 12 hr

Fertilization 2 hrMale infertility:Pretesticular and testicular causesPost testicular causes

7 hrs 6 hrs

1

Asthenozoospermia4 hour

1 hrTeratozoospermia 1hrsNecrozoospermia 1 hrDiagnostics:

Seminology Sperm function tests Testicular biopsy Imaging techniques

8 hrs 5 hrs

1

Therapy & assisted reproduction techniques *******

4 - Student Assessment Methods:4.1 Written exam to assess knowledge.4.2 Clinical exam to assess practical skills.4.3 Oral exam.Weighing of Assessment:4.1 Written exam : 4.2 End 2nd 50 degrees


Andrology, Male reproductive Health and Dysfunction: S.Nieschlag

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Medical ethics course specification

University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine

Course specificationsProgram on which the course is given: Master of Science in Rheumatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation.Major or minor element of programs: Minor Department offering the program: Physical medicine rheumatology and rehabilitation departmentDepartment offering the course: Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine DepartmentAcademic Level: 1st or 2nd or 3rd semester Date of specification approval: …………………………..A- Basic Information Title: Medical Ethics

Code: E6034 Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 14 Practical:2 Total: 15 hrs CoordinatorCommunity, Environmental and Occupational Medicine Department

B - Professional Information

1- Course Aims:

To enable the candidate to:1) Know the moral aspects of medical practice.2) Have a clear decision making strategy for clinical-ethical problems in medicine.3) Plan, conduct, a valid research design and follow the international guidelines of health research ethics in his specific field. 4) Understand the importance good inter- and intra-professional communication and teamwork


a- Knowledge and understanding

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By the end of the course the candidate will be able to acquire the knowledge about :

a1- Principles and guidelines of medical ethicsa2-Principles and guidelines of Health research ethics a3-Seven Ethical requirements of research a4-Weighing between advancement of science and well-being of research participants a5-Ethical issues involved in study design and Clinical trials methodologya6-The importance and functions of the research ethics committee a7-Ethical consideration in treatment and researches involving vulnerable groups including:

a. Populations and communities with limited resources b. Childrenc. Individuals who (by reason of mental or behavioural disorders) are not capable of giving adequately informed consent

a8--When and how to obtain an ethics consultation and be knowledgeable of the function of Ethics Committeea9- Know when breaching confidentiality is justifieda10-Know what to do about incompetent patientsa11- Know what to do if a patient refuses recommended treatmenta12-Know how to obtain informed voluntary consent.a13- Know the importance of trust, integrity, truthfulness and good communication in the patient/doctor relationship

b- Intellectual skillsBy the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

b1- Clarify the meaning and significance of key ethical conceptsb2- Distinguish between patients capable of giving consents and those who cannot.b3- Perform research based on systematic review of literature and evidenced based medicineb4- Minimize the potential risks to the patients and maximizing the potential benefits anticipated by the research

c- Professional skillsBy the end of the course the candidate will be able to acquire the skills

of:

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c1- Make ethics-informed judgments on complex issues in their specialist area and be able to communicate these clearly and effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiencesc2- Integrate ethical analysis of actual clinical encounters with clinical knowledge and skills and legal obligationsc3- Respecting patients and research participants through all research steps through:

a. Keeping confidentiality of participants’ data b. Keeping complete privacy during patient Inquiring and

examinationc. The right of withdrawal from the study at any step

c4- Developing an informed consent involving patients or healthy volunteers

d- General and transferable skills By the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

d1- Work effectively in a teamd 2- Communicate effectively with patientsd 3- Deal with his research subjects as participants having rights to be respectedd 4- Respect the role of the research ethics committee as assisting role d 5- Understanding of the importance of sensitive and empathic communication with patients about diagnosis and the potential benefits/risks of treatment.

3- Course content:

Topics L T PIntroduction to medical ethics ½History of medical ethics ½Inter- and intra-professional communication and teamwork ½Good communication in the patient/doctor relationship ½Introduction and history to Health Research Ethics ½What makes research ethical / Ethical requirements ½Risks and benefits Analysis 1Importance and role research ethics committee ½Ethical consideration in clinical trials ½Systematic review of literature and evidence based medicine 1

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Informed consent, including assessment of the comprehension of the patient and shared decision making.

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Basics of performing an informed consent ½Develop an informed consent both in English and Arabic languages

½

Practice exercises on health research ethics 2Confidentiality and when it can justifiably be breached ½Competency assessment-factors of decision making for the incompetent patient

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Disclosure and justification for withholding information ½Terminating the patient-physician relationship. ½The non-compliant patient and refusal of recommended treatment including life-sustaining treatment

½

Genetic testing and genetic manipulation issues 1Ethical, moral, cultural, religious differences regarding such issues as reproductive technology, abortion, gender differentiation, contraception and birth control

1

New issues in ethics ½When and how to obtain an ethics consultation and be knowledgeable of the function of Ethics Committee.

½

L: Lecture, T: Tutorial, C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed learning

3 - Student Assessment Methods 4.1. Written examination to assess depth of knowledge (MCQ)

4-2 Weighing of assessment Written exam 50

Total 50

5 - List of References5.1- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc

CIOMS International Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research Involving Human Subject_files http://www.cioms.ch/

The Belmont ReportEthical Principles and Guidelines for the protection of human subjects of research http://ohsr.od.nih.gov/guidelines/belmont.html

Declaration of Helsinki http://www.wma.net/e/ethicsunit/helsinki.htm

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What Makes Clinical Research Ethical? JAMA, May 24/31, 2000—Vol 283, No. 20

Bowen, J. L. A Curriculum in Ethics. Prepared for the Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine, 4th Annual Precourse of Education, April 18, 1994.

Culver, C. M., et al. Special Report Basic Curricular Goals in Medical Ethics, The New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 362, No. 4 (January 24, 1985), p. 253-256.

Miles, S. H., et al. Medical Ethics Education: Coming of Age, Academic Medicine, 64 (December, 1989), p. 705-714.

Perkins, H. S. Teaching Medical Ethics During Residency, Academic Medicine, 64 (May, 1989), p. 262-266.

Self, D. J., et al. A Model for Teaching Ethics in a Family Practice Residency, The Journal of Family Practice, Vol. 166, No. 2 (1983), p. 355-359.

Siegler, M. Teaching Clinical Ethics at the Bedside, JAMA, Vol. 239, No. 10 (March 6, 1978), p. 951-956.

Siegler, M. Decision-Making Strategy for Clinical Ethical Problems in Medicine, Archives of Internal Medicine, Vol. 142 (November, 1982), p. 2178-217.

Jansen A, Seigler, M and Winslade, W. J. Clinical Ethics: A Practical Approach to Ethical Decisions in Clinical Medicine, McGraw-Hill Inc. 3rd Ed. (1992).

Fletcher J. C., Hite C. A., Lombardi P. A., and Marshall, M. F. Introduction to Clinical Ethics, University Publishing Group Inc., Frederick, MO. (1995).

Principles of Biomedical Ethics, Beauchamp & Childress. Practical Ethics for Students, Interns, and Residents, Junkerman and

Schiedemayer.

Medical Statistics Course Specifications University: Ain Shams University Faculty: of Medicine Course specifications Program on which the course is given: Master Science in Chest Diseases Major or minor element of programs: Minor Department offering the program: Chest Department Department offering the course: Community, Environmental and

Occupational Medicine

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Academic Level: Master 4th semester Date of specification approval: ………………………….. Basic Information Title: Medical statistics course Code: E6009 Credit Hours: 1 hour Coordinator Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine Department B - Professional Information Course Aim: To enable the Master candidate to plan, conduct, analyze and interpret the

results of a research in his specific field. This course unit introduces the application of statistical ideas and methodology to medical research.

2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) from the Course: Knowledge and understanding By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: a1 - Define medical statistics and identify uses and importance of medical

statistics in medical research a2 – Define: Types of variables. Descriptive statistics. Presentation and summarization of data. Measures of central tendency and scatter. Principles of probability and probability distributions. Concepts of inferential statistics: confidence interval and hypothesis

testing. Different tests of statistical significance. Difference between parametric and nonparametric tests of significance. Correlation and regression Concept of statistical modeling using multivariable and multivariate

statistical methods.

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Combining evidence from different studies and meta-analysis Importance and methods of sampling and how to determinate the suitable

sample size. Different types of research methodology: observational and intervention studies and the different statistical issues

related to the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of the results of each study type.

Ethical aspects of medical research including those specifically applied to clinical trials.

b- Intellectual skills By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: b1 - Interpret correctly the results of statistical analyses and critically

evaluate the use of statistics in the medical literature. b2 - Integrate and evaluate information from a variety of sources. c- Professional skills By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: c1- Select appropriate study designs to address questions of medical

relevance c2 - Select and apply appropriate statistical methods for analyzing data

typically encountered in medical applications. c3- Use selected software packages for statistical analysis and data

management. d- General and transferable skills By the end of the course the candidate will be able to: d1 - Work effectively in a group from different backgrounds. d2 - Respects the role of staff and co-staff members regardless of degree

or occupation. d3 - Communicate effectively with professional statisticians and the wider

medical community, including the ability to present results of statistical analyses through written and oral presentations

d4 - Use of computer data bases and other computer skills. d5 - Handle data appropriately and analyze them through: decision

processes, objective criteria, problem definition, project design and evaluation, risk management, teamwork and coordination.

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d6 - Learn independently with open-mindedness and critical enquiry. 3- Course content:

Topics T C/P

Introduction to medical statistics and its uses x xTypes of variables and Descriptive statistics x xGraphic presentation of data x xIntroduction to probability theory and rules x xSample and population: sampling distribution of mean and proportion

x x

Confidence interval of a mean and a proportion x xConfidence interval of a difference between two mean /proportion x xTesting a hypothesis about population mean/proportion x xTesting a hypothesis about the difference between two means/proportion

x x

Comparing between more than two means-Introduction to factorial analysis

x x

Cross-tabulation and introduction to categorical data analysis x xSimple correlation and simple regression x xIntroduction to multivariable and multivariate analysis x xStudy designs: observational studies x xStudy designs: Intervention studies: clinical trials x xStudy designs: Experimental animal studies x xStudy designs: Bias and Confounding x xEthical issues in medical research x xSample size estimation for continuous and binary outcome measures. x xMeta-analysis and publication bias. x x

T: Tutorial and C/P: Clinical or Practical and SDL: Self directed learning 4 - Student Assessment Methods 4-1 Written exam to assess knowledge and understanding and will

concentrate on problem solving questions 4-2 Weighing of assessment Written exam 50

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Total 50 5 - List of References 5.1- Course Notes (paper and / or electronic) Student Notes on Medical Statistics and Research Methods. Prof. Mohsen

Abdel Hamid and Dr Moustafa El Houssinie. Department of Community, Environmental and Occupational Medicine.

5.2- Essential Books (Text Books) Statistics in Clinical Practice. avid Coggon. BMJ Books. 2nd edition 2003 5.3- Recommended Books Handbook of Epidemiology. Springer 2005 5.4- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc www.brettscaife.net/statistics/introstat/ onlinestatbook.com/rvls/ www. Epidemiolog.net http://www.shef.ac.uk/scharr/spss/

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V- General Information: 1 - Monitoring of Training and Submission of Training Reports:

You must keep proper and updated records in your logbook to reflect the activities encountered in your training. Your logbook must be properly endorsed by an authorized signatory at the end of each semester.

You will be continuously assessed by your supervisors, in consultation with head of department. An assessment will be submitted within 2 weeks of completion of each semester. 2 - Miscellaneous Information:Injury and/or Blood or Body Fluid Exposure: During regular working hours, you should immediately report an exposure incident to --------------------------. If exposure occurs after regular working hours or during a weekend or holiday; please call the ----------------------------------------. For injury, please report to the Emergency Department. Please also be sure to inform the supervisors of an exposure incident and/or injury. 3 - Action Completion of Clinical Training:

Once all training sessions are completed the log book should be signed by the senior supervisor and the head of the department and then should be submitted to post graduate secretariat. A hard copy of your logbook summary should be delivered to the department secretariat at the end of each semester.

4- Reference:The Training Guide is available at the post graduate Secretariat and could

be downloaded from the following website //////////////////////

Module 1: Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology and immunology, Pathology, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry and Sexology, General Surgery.

Module 2: Dermatology and Male Fertility.

Module 3 : Dermatology and Andrology.

Module 4: Dermatology and Venereology, Elective courses.

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1 st semester : Title: Module 1 Codes: BiochemistryDVA6001, PhysiologyDVA6002, Microbiology and Immunology DVA6003, Pathology DVA6004, Internal Medicine DVA6005, Psychiatry and Sexology DVA6006, General Surgery DVA6007. Credit hours: 6 Lectures: 90 hrs Practical: nilContents:Topic Credit hoursBiochemistry DVA 6001 1Physiology DVA6002 ½Microbiology and Immunology DVA6003 ½Pathology DVA6004 1Internal Medicine DVA6005 1Psychiatry and Sexology DVA6006 1General Surgery DVA6007 1

2 nd Semester

Title: Module 2Codes: Dermatology DVA6011, Infertility DVA6010Credit hours: 6.03 Lectures: 75.5hrs Clinical: 30hrs

Credit hoursTopic3.16 Dermatology DVA6011: 1-122.86Infertility DVA6010

3 rd semester: Title: Module 3Codes: DermatologyDVA6011, AndrologyDVA6009Credit hours: 5.73 Lectures: 75 hrs Practical: 22 hrs

Credit hours

Topic

2.83DermatologyDVA6011:13-282.9AndrologyDVA6009

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4 th semester Title: Module 4 Codes: DermatologyDVA6011, VenereologyDVA6010 and one elective courseCredit hours: 6.23 Lectures: 67 hrs Practical: 23 hrs

Credit hours

Topic

3DermatologyDVA6011: 29- 442.25VenereologyDVA60101Elective course

I – Your Log Book:1- Introduction

The aim of this book is to give you a guide to the expectations for each item. It will be a guide for both you and your teachers to what you should be seeing and doing.

It will give you a list of the important topics that you should think about and should be covered in:

1. Clinical or practical sessions 2. Self-directed learning (SDL)

For each item there is also a list of1. Clinical conditions or Practical sessions to be seen or attended 2. Practical procedures to be seen and done

RememberThis document is only a guide. It is not an exhaustive list. It is not just a

checklist to score points. It is a guide to encourage you to read and learn more. This book is for your benefit. It will form a record of your clinical training and experience.

2 - Supervisors………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3–Tables for Training Records:

Candidates are required to fulfill 75% of the listed activities in order to be eligible for the exam entry. The minimum number required for each activity = 75%. You are free to attend more and record your extra attendance.

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Weekly Department Plan

Day /time Satur. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wednes. Thurs.Journal Club *Conference Seminar *Clinics attendance

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Grand round * * *

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Andrology: out-patient clinic

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Intra-corporal injection

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Priapism management 12

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Cosmetology: out-patient clinic

1 1 12 2 23 3 34 4 45 5 5678910

Electro-fulguration of warts

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Chemical Peel 123456

Cryo-cautery

Observation: 3

Perform: 4

1234

Laser 123

UV clinic1 1 12 2 23 3 3

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4 45 5

Pathology1 1 12 2 23 3 34 4 45 5 5

Mycology

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skin Biopsy1234

Operative: varicocelectomy

1 1 12 2 23 3 34 4 45 5 5

Testicular biopsy1 1 12 2 23 3 3451234512

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a- Excellent b- Satisfactory c- Poor

Seminars Attendance(NB. Minimum number required is 10 and 5 if performance). (A= Attedence P= Performance)

No Date PlaceA

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Clinics Attendance

(NB. Minimum number required is 25 clinics.)No Date Place Name of the Clinic Supervisor

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Grand Rounds(NB. Minimum number required is 20 attendances)

No Date Place Trainer’ssignature

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Thesis Attendance(NB. Minimum number required is 10)

No Date Place Name of the thesis Supervisor signature

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Log Book Preview:The candidate logbook will be reviewed and patients seen/ skills performed summarized by diagnosis groups during the semester evaluation and at the end of the course in the table below. Summary

Semester 1st 2nd 3rd 4th TotalActivity No No No NoConferences’ attendanceJournal clubSeminars attendanceClinics attendanceGrand roundBedside education

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Thesis attendancePractical skills

Supervisor signature

VII - Head of Department Approval for The Exam Entry………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….

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VIII – Thesis Follow up

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ماجسيتر ) لدرجة المقيدبقسم /

المشرفين االساتذة السادة تقرير

المادة جمعكتابة و العلمية

المقدمة

شوطا بدأ قطعمحدودا

على أوشكاإلنتهاء

من إنتهىالجمع

العملى شوطا بدأالجزء قطعمحدودا


من إنتهىالتحليل

مناقشةالنتائج



من إنتهىالتحرير

المراجعةمع النهائية

المشرف



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السادة رأىالمشرفين

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القيد مد

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VIII – Evaluation Forms

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Evaluation Form (at the end of each semester)To be completed at -------------------------------------Candidate SupervisorLocation

Aim of training ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Agreed educational objectives and timescale in which objectives should be achieved. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Comments by Candidate______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Comments by Supervisor ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Date of next meeting

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Degree Program Evaluation Form by the CandidateTo be completed at the end of your degree.

Please consider each pair of statements and decide which most clearly reflects your view and tick one box or answer the question.

I. Individual Information1. Are you a graduate of ASU?

yes no to some degree2. Year and semester when studies began:

II. General Questions1. What are the advantages/disadvantages of the general study environment at the University ASU?

2. What were your expectations when you applied to the degree?

3. Do you feel that the degree program prepares you well for your future studies or employment according to the demands and expectations of those institutions?

yes no to some degree

4. Has the time limit of the program (two or three academic years) caused you any difficulties or inconveniences?


III. Structure of Degree Program1. Did you receive enough guidance in planning your study schedule in the beginning of the program?


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2. What were the main difficulties in the planning of your study schedule?

3. What is your general opinion on the structure of the degree program?

4. In your opinion, does the degree program offer a good balance of lectures, seminars, conferences, and book exams?


a) General Studies

i) Do you feel that you have received enough guidance on academic writing?


ii) Do you feel that you have acquired sufficient knowledge on research skills (eg. quantitative and qualitative research methods)?


b) Courses

i) Have you had some special difficulties in completing some of the courses? Please specify.

ii) Has there been a sufficient variety of courses offered for your optional studies?


iii) Have you received enough guidance for the preparation of your thesis?


IV. Concluding Points1. Did the degree program meet your expectations?

yes no to some degree2. What aspects of the degree program do you particularly like?

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3. What aspects of the degree program do you particularly dislike?

4. What are your suggestions on how to improve the program?

Thank you!

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